Senior Network Engineer

Cognizant Technology Solutions•Jersey City, NJ

34d•$114,000 - $133,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will make an impact by architecting and enhancing a secure, scalable enterprise network that delivers high performance and seamless connectivity for a hybrid workforce. You will lead SD-WAN and core switching and routing initiatives, shaping key infrastructure decisions and optimizing network operations. Your work will ensure reliability, enable business growth, and directly support the company's strategic objectives. You will be a valued member of the Cloud Infrastructure and Security team and work collaboratively with the Lead Infra Architect. In this role, you will • Architect, design, and implement Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN solutions to deliver secure, high-performance connectivity • Integrate and optimize Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela) within enterprise environments • Lead switching and routing architecture across campus, branch, and distributed networks • Translate business and application requirements into scalable, reliable network designs • Drive network optimization initiatives to improve performance, resiliency, and traffic flow • Act as a technical authority, providing architectural guidance and mentorship to engineers • Troubleshoot complex network issues and lead root-cause analysis efforts • Define and maintain network architecture standards, diagrams, and documentation • Ensure network designs align with security, compliance, and industry best practices • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements aligned with long-term strategy • Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to deliver network initiatives successfully Work model We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Jersey City, New Jersey. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

Requirements

8+ years of enterprise networking experience designing, implementing, and managing large-scale networks
5+ years of hands-on experience with Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN and Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela)
Advanced expertise in Cisco Switching and Routing
Proven experience designing and owning enterprise network architectures
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in complex, distributed environments
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience working in hybrid enterprise environments

Responsibilities

Architect, design, and implement Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN solutions to deliver secure, high-performance connectivity
Integrate and optimize Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela) within enterprise environments
Lead switching and routing architecture across campus, branch, and distributed networks
Translate business and application requirements into scalable, reliable network designs
Drive network optimization initiatives to improve performance, resiliency, and traffic flow
Act as a technical authority, providing architectural guidance and mentorship to engineers
Troubleshoot complex network issues and lead root-cause analysis efforts
Define and maintain network architecture standards, diagrams, and documentation
Ensure network designs align with security, compliance, and industry best practices
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements aligned with long-term strategy
Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to deliver network initiatives successfully